Giant monsters attack! ‘Gamera’ to return to the big screen

“Gamera” Japanese Theatrical Poster

Poll just about anyone around the world and they’re likely to know who Godzilla is. The giant irradiated lizard has been crushing cities underfoot since 1954. Lesser known, however, is Gamera, the larger-than-life turtle who is a friend to all children. The lovable creature has starred in a host of his own movies, though he’s perhaps best remembered for the stellar trilogy of films that started with 1995’s Gamera: Guardian of the Universe.

Because you can’t keep a prehistoric kaiju turtle down, Gamera is set to return next year with 2016’s simply titled Gamera. The film will arrive from director Katsuhito Ishii, an unlikely choice considering his resume of more adult-leaning titles such as Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl and Funky Forest.

An action-packed trailer for the movie recently premiered at the New York Comic Con and it looks like Gamera will be following in the grim ‘n gritty, color-drained look of contemporary monster features such as Cloverfield and Godzilla (2014). Stay tuned for more details as they develop…!